If you are an independently published Canadian author selling books or e-books on Amazon.com or through Smashwords you need to take steps to prevent the IRS (US tax service) from keeping some 30% of your earnings from book sales.For simple, detailed information including the links to all the forms you will need, we have prepared a Tax Info for Canadians page on this site. Access this useful information by clicking HERE.As you will notice, the cost for preparation of a True Certified copy of your passport is set to rise from free, to $45 on March 31, 2013.